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ĐỀ THI THỬ THỰC CHIẾN SỐ 17

KHÓA TỔNG ÔN LUYỆN ĐỀ 8+

(Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút, không tính thời gian giao đề)

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Empower Women with the Future Generation Women Fund
Introducing the Future Generation Women Fund, a (1) ________ dedicated to promoting gender equality
in the financial sector. This fund, managed (2) ________ by top female stock pickers, aims (3) ________
global gender disparities by investing in female financial empowerment causes. With only 15% of the
finance industry currently (4) ________ by women, this initiative seeks to increase their presence and
influence. The fund’s success is dependent (5) ________ the expertise and dedication of its all-women
management team, which includes notable figures such as Emma Fisher and Jun Bei Liu. By supporting
this fund, investors can (6) ________ the lead in championing diversity and inclusion, fostering a more
equitable financial landscape. Join us in this transformative journey towards financial equality.
(Adapted from theaustralian.com.au)
Question 1: A. investment groundbreaking initiative B. investment initiative groundbreaking
C. groundbreaking investment initiative D. groundbreaking initiative investment
Question 2: A. exclude B. exclusively C. exclusive D. exclusion
Question 3: A. to addressing B. address C. addressing D. to address
Question 4: A. representing B. represent C. represented D. to represent
Question 5: A. from B. with C. of D. on
Question 6: A. drive B. take C. give D. push
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Innovative Solutions to Urban Traffic Issues
Facts and Figures:
• Urban areas worldwide are experiencing increased traffic congestion due to rapid urbanization,
leading to longer (7) ________ and environmental concerns.
• (8) ________ cities are implementing smart parking technologies to reduce congestion by
guiding drivers to available parking spaces, thereby decreasing the time spent searching for
parking.
• In addition to traditional public transportation, cities like Dijon have (9) ________ integrated
multimodal transport systems.
Positive Action!
• Encourage the use of public transit, cycling, and walking (10) ________ private vehicles to
decrease traffic congestion and environmental impact.
• Adopt intelligent traffic management systems that can adapt to real-time conditions,
optimizing traffic flow and reducing congestion at every (11) ________ from local streets to
national highways..
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• Organize workshops and campaigns to educate residents about the benefits of alternative
transportation options and how they can contribute to (12) ________ traffic congestion.
(Adapted from pwc.com)
Question 7: A. vehicles B. distances C. commutes D. obstacles
Question 8: A. Little B. Many C. Another D. Every
Question 9: A. gone out of B. gone in for C. come up with D. fallen back on
Question 10: A. on account of B. on top of C. instead of D. in view of
Question 11: A. number B. level C. amount D. extent
Question 12: A. compounding B. combating C. combining D. committing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence
to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 13:
a. Liam: Yes! If more people did this, we could reduce a lot of pollution.
b. Sophia: That’s a great idea! It helps reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.
c. Liam: I stopped using plastic bottles and started carrying a reusable one.
A. c - b - a B. c - a - b C. a - c - b D. b - c - a
Question 14:
a. Linh: I saw a viral video about an amazing new invention.
b. Linh: Exactly! It’s important to check facts before sharing anything.
c. Linh: Yes, but not all viral videos are real or accurate.
d. Minh: That’s true! We need to be careful about what we believe online.
e. Minh: That’s cool! The internet helps new ideas reach millions of people.
A. a - c - d - e - b B. a - e - c - d - b C. a - d - e - c - b D. a - b - d - c - e
Question 15:
Dear Daniel,
a. While they connect people instantly, they also create echo chambers that reinforce personal beliefs.
b. It’s becoming harder to separate real facts from manipulated content in this fast-paced digital world.
c. I hope you’ve been doing well and staying updated on the latest news.
d. I’ve noticed that social media platforms are shaping how people think and interact with the world.
e. Do you think social media should have stricter regulations to control misinformation?
Take care,
Sophie
A. c - b - a - e - b B. c - d - a - b - e C. b - e - c - d - a D. b - c - e - a - d
Question 16:
a. Overall, facing difficulties at work helps us improve and become better professionals.
b. However, my mentor encouraged me to practice more, learn from feedback, and believe in myself.
c. When I started working as a junior designer, I often doubted my abilities and felt nervous about making
mistakes.
d. This experience showed me that challenges are a normal part of career growth.
e. Over time, I gained confidence, improved my skills, and even led a small project on my own.
A. b - a - c - e - d B. c - b - e - d - a C. d - a - c - e - b D. a - d - c - b - e
Question 17:
a. As a result, more women are receiving salaries equal to their male colleagues for doing the same work.
b. New rules require salary transparency to prevent gender discrimination.
c. Companies in the UK and Australia must report pay structures to ensure workplace fairness.
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d. Governments in many countries have strengthened equal pay laws in 2025 to reduce the wage gap
between men and women.
e. Overall, these policies are helping to create a fairer and more inclusive work environment for everyone.
A. a - b - d - c - e B. e - a - d - b - c C. c - e - a - d - b D. d - b - c - a - e
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
In recent times, misleading information in the media has become a serious issue, especially when
it comes to health advice shared on social media platforms. (18) ________. As a result, some individuals
experience negative health effects because they rely on unverified claims instead of advice from doctors
or experts. This situation shows why it is very important for people to be careful about what they read
online and always check health information with professionals.
The problem of false information is not just limited to health but also affects politics, (19) ________.
In the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, misleading news stories were created and spread to influence
voters’ opinions about different candidates. Many of these false stories (20) ________. Because of this, it is
very important for people to think carefully about the information they see, check if it comes from a
trusted source, and not believe or share something without making sure it is accurate.
Besides health and politics, fake news has also caused real-world problems, leading to dangerous
situations. One serious example is an incident in Washington, D.C., where a person brought a weapon to
a public place because they believed in a false news story they had read online. (21) ________. To stop
situations like this from happening, both media companies and regular people need to be more
responsible. Equipped with the right skills to recognize false information, (22) ________, which helps reduce
the spread of misleading content.
(Adapted from brookings.edu)
Question 18:
A. Some people enjoy watching movies and TV shows online, as streaming services provide a wide
variety of entertainment options
B. The rise of online shopping has changed the way businesses advertise, with many brands using
social media to attract more customers
C. Journalists often travel to different places to report on global events, bringing important and
interesting news stories around the world
D. Many people follow strict diets or take health advice from influencers on Instagram and TikTok
without checking if the information is true
Question 19:
A. where it can change how people think about important events like elections
B. had the power to influence people’s opinions about major events, including elections
C. affected how people react to crucial events like national elections
D. in which the way people view significant events, such as political elections
Question 20:
A. saw these posts on social media, making it hard for them to tell the difference
B. were widely shared on social media, making it difficult for people to know what was true
C. which spread quickly across social media, confusing people about which information was accurate
D. in which social media platforms were filled with these posts, making it challenging to figure out
Question 21:
A. Many journalists work hard to report true stories, but some people still prefer to believe news that
matches their opinions
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B. Television channels and news websites compete to attract more viewers, sometimes leading them
to publish shocking headlines
C. This case proves that fake news is not just an online problem but can also have real and harmful
effects on people’s lives
D. Many people share articles without reading them carefully, which helps misinformation spread
quickly and reach a large audience
Question 22:
A. news should be examined more carefully by individuals
B. individuals can think more carefully before believing or sharing news
C. these examples show why it is important for people to question news stories
D. misleading information can be reduced if people take the time to verify sources
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of work. With machines becoming smarter, many
jobs are also becoming more advanced. Some roles are disappearing, but new and exciting ones are
taking their place, as companies look for people who can work with AI or help build AI-powered systems.
One of the most popular roles today is AI engineer. These professionals design systems that allow
machines to "think" and make decisions. For example, an AI engineer might create a program that helps a
car drive itself or a chatbot that answers customer questions. To do this, they use complex programming
techniques and lots of data. Many AI engineers have strong math and coding skills, especially in languages
like Python. The salary is also very attractive, often starting at over $100,000 per year.
Not all AI jobs are purely technical. The AI product manager is a job that combines business and
technology. This person not only builds AI tools to solve real problems, but they must also work very closely
with engineers and designers afterwards to ensure effectiveness. Then, they must gather and look into
feedback from users. AI product managers must understand both what AI can do and what users really
need.
Another fast-growing role is the robotics engineer, who designs and builds robots that can perform
useful tasks in the real world. For example, a robotics engineer might work on machines that help in
hospitals, factories, or even space missions. Some of these robots can understand their environment and
act without full human control. Robotics engineers need to possess comprehensive knowledge in
mechanics, electronics, and computer science.
(Adapted from various sources)

Question 23: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
A. Many jobs are becoming even more advanced than smart machines.
B. The smarter machines become, the more advanced jobs are available.
C. Jobs have become more advanced as machines become more intelligent.
D. With the increasing intelligence of machines, any job is can be advanced.
Question 24: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. engineer B. program C. chatbot D. questions
Question 25: The word “purely” in the context of paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _____.
A. flatly B. smoothly C. cleanly D. solely
Question 26: All of the following are mentioned as job responsibilities of AI product managers EXCEPT
_____.
A. develop AI products B. collaborate with engineers
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C. examine user feedback D. understand AI’s abilities

Question 27: The word “comprehensive” in the context of paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.

A. illogical B. incapable C. inadequate D. incomprehensible

Question 28: Which of the following information is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Some jobs were not exciting until the development of AI.
B. AI engineers are generally skillful at coding and programming.
C. For an AI product manager, business knowledge is the most important.
D. The goal of robotics engineers is to create robots than can act independently.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer present a sequential relationship between two sentences?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer include a statistic to illustrate his point?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Pargraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
[I] Ha Chi, a 23-year-old employee in Ho Chi Minh City, can often be heard typing loudly on her
keyboard and be seen receiving phone calls. [II] However, the things she type are rarely work-related, and
when she steps out to answer phone calls, there is usually no one on the other end. [III] It’s all just a
convincing act to give the impression of being constantly occupied. [IV]
While pretending to be busy at work, or “task masking”, is not a completely new concept, it
has recently been on the rise, especially among Gen Z workers. It has even become quite a large trend
on social media. Type the term on TikTok, and you will be greeted with numerous videos on various tricks
to look busy in the office, from walking fast with a laptop on your hands, to opening multiple random tabs
and files on the screen. The most popular ones can reach millions of views, with users commenting on how
they have applied the tricks for months without anyone noticing.
According to career experts, the major contributor to the increase in task-masking is not laziness,
but the pressure to demonstrate productivity. “I always have the feeling that if I just sit there, I will be
judged by my boss,” shares Ha Chi, whose fear is not baseless: in recent years, more and more companies
have downsized their staff by 25-75% in response to economic challenges. It can also come as a surprise
to many employers that many employees who finish their work quickly also engage in task-masking
behaviours. In the absence of engaging tasks, they might perform meaningless activities to fill empty time
at the office instead of going home, especially when companies are sending a message that presence
equals productivity.
The first step to address task-masking is to foster a culture where employees should be evaulated
based on clear work outcomes rather than time spent in office. Furthermore, managers must assign tasks
that are engaging and aligned with their employees’ skills and striking a balance between giving them too
few tasks and overloading them with work that can lead to burnout. Finally, it is advisable to implement
reward systems that recognize genuine productivity and allow flexibility, such as permitting employees to
leave early upon completing their goals.
(Adapted from vnexpress.net; worklife.news; nypost.com)

Question 31: In which position of paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
For many, managers included, this is the typical image of a hard-working employee.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
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Question 32: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. Task-masking is nothing new, but it has become more common, espcially among Gen Z workers.
B. More people, especially Gen Z workers, are easily learning task-masking since it is not very new.
C. As a concept, task-masking is not completely new to Gen Z workers and has become widespread.
D. Although it is not a new concept, Gen Z employees have only recently known about task-masking.
Question 33: The word “baseless” in the context of paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. reasonable B. trustworthy C. advisable D. sensible
Question 34: The word “genuine” in the context of paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ______.
A. reliable B. authentic C. sincere D. lawful
Question 35: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. employers B. employees
C. task-masking behaviours D. engaging tasks
Question 36: All of the following are directly mentioned in the message as task-masking tricks EXCEPT
_____.
A. walking fast while holding laptop B. opening many tabs and files
C. pretending to make phone calls to others D. make typing sound noticeable
Question 37: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 4?
A. The amount of time spent in office is a poor way of measuring an employee's productivity.
B. Employees should be given tasks that are not too easy or too difficult for their level of skill.
C. To address task-masking, leaders need to rethink how they measure and foster productivity.
D. Without clear reward systems, task-masking will remain a common problem for a business.
Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Ha Chi wants to make her colleagues think that she is very competent in her position.
B. The task-masking tricks shown on TikTok can be quite difficult for people to recognise.
C. Most companies only have 25% of their employees left after facing economic challenges.
D. The more quickly a worker finishes a task, the more task-masking behaviours they display.
Question 39: Which of the following can MOST likely be inferred from the passage?
A. Gen Z will soon spread task-masking to workers of other generations.
B. Many workers engage in task-masking to avoid job loss due to poor evaluation.
C. Task-masking behaviours are displayed more by workers who have no engaging tasks.
D. Work outcomes are by far the most effective measurement of an employee's productivity levels.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Task-masking in the workplace are becoming more common, which means it is high time business
leaders took measures to better detect such behaviours and address the problems.
B. Contrary to what many employers assume, the recent increase in task-masking, especially among Gen
Z, is not the result of laziness, but rather caused by the pressure to perform.
C. As task-masking becomes a growing trend, it is important to not only understand but also implement
measures to better assess and encourage real productivity from employees.
D. With practical steps such as changing productivity criteria, companies can create a working culture
that discourages task-masking behaviours by tackling the root causes.

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